Tag Archives: blessing
Mountaintop Moments and Lessons in the Valley
As we were driving down Route 66, we would pass through the mountains and then the valleys. Over and over, I would see a few magnificent houses that I can imagine have amazing views seated at the mountain tops. They … Continue reading
Be Intentional
“And He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands He blessed them. While He blessed them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with … Continue reading
The Secret of the Garden
In my devotion today, from The Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn, “Into the Garden” Day 282, I read how God placed man (Adam) into the garden (Genesis 2:15 Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the … Continue reading
Bless the Lord
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems … Continue reading
I am
I am a native of my community. I was born and raised in the same local place. Then so moved away and spent a little more than a decade out of state before finding my way back home. That also … Continue reading
Little Surprises
A few weeks ago, I had an unexpected surprise in the midst of mourning. I had been at my grandmother’s visitation, and while catching up with family is nice, my heart was sad. It had been a long day as … Continue reading
POD: Your 2018 miracles
Look around you, in the physical space you are right now. Look at the walls, on the shelves, in the fridge, under the covers. Look in the drawer. Or in your closet. Look out the window if you need to. … Continue reading
The Farmer’s Worldview
POD #11: The Farmer’s Worldview I have a motto, “The only thing constant is change.” Not that change is always easy, but endings are normal. That doesn’t mean endings are not painful but they are usually necessary. Endings open the door for new beginnings. … Continue reading
Press in to the Rain
At our Beauty for Ashes group, the song My Soul Longs for You by Jesus Culture was played during worship. There is a portion of the song that says: I believe you will come like the rain You’ll come like … Continue reading
Destruction to Promise
As a child, the stories from the Old Testament certainly helped shape my view of God. Although God is loving and kind, I couldn’t help but recall the times where people were punished for their disbelief and because they were … Continue reading
Restoring Voice 